chopsticks
chopsticks, 젓가락
Chopsticks are the most commonly used eating utensils in East Asia. They are used to pick up food.
They are used daily in Korea, China, and Japan, and the shape and material vary slightly from country to country. Learning how to use them is fun.
젓가락은 동아시아에서 가장 많이 사용하는 식사 도구입니다. 음식을 집어먹을 때 사용합니다.
한국, 중국, 일본에서는 매일 사용하며, 나라마다 모양과 재질이 조금씩 다릅니다. 사용법을 배우는 것이 재미있습니다.
Chopstick culture is a good representation of each country's characteristics. Korean metal chopsticks, Japanese wooden chopsticks, and long Chinese chopsticks each reflect their respective food cultures and history.
Recently, as chopstick culture has gained global attention, the use of chopsticks has been increasing in the West along with Asian cuisine. With the popularity of K-food, the significance of chopsticks as a symbol of Korean food culture is also growing.